WOW Talk - Women of Wellness

Healthy Herbal Teas

Nothing is better than a warm cup of tea to restore peace to your body and soul. In this episode, Donna Cappuccitti, single mother of three and breast cancer survivor, asks which teas naturopathic doctor Darlene Gustin uses most often to keep healthy.  You may be already be stocking some of her favourites!

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The Essence of Melatonin

Have you been wanting to improve your sleep? Do you feel like you don't get enough sleep, or that the quality of your sleep is poor? In this episode, host Donna Cappuccitti asks co-host Dr. Darlene Gustin, doctor of Naturopathic medicine, everything you ever wanted to know about melatonin. Dr. Gustin explains how our bodies make the hormone melatonin, and ways to keep production at an optimal level at any age. She then explains how we can safely use melatonin supplements to help us enjoy a deep and restful sleep. 

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How to Find the Right Naturopathic Doctor For You

Naturopathic doctors treat a variety of chronic conditions, and there is a strategy to finding the right practitioner for you. Aside from their years of experience, ask if your naturopath has any areas of “special interest”. This means they have taken additional professional education in a specific modality or health condition. Naturopaths may also have equipment in their office for assessment or treatment, such as microscopes, BIA machines, or electrodermal testing. Interestingly, Google reviews and written testimonials are not allowed by their advertising regulations, so word of mouth is best!

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The Dangers of Self-Prescribing Natural Remedies or Supplements

Have you ever walked down the supplement aisle at Whole Foods or any Health Store looking for a natural remedy? And have you ever purchased one based on recommendations of friends, or perhaps an article you have read.  Or have you made a decision to try an herb or remedy because of what you read on the label? Take a listen to the warnings of Dr. Darlene Gustin, naturopathic doctor, as she discusses with co-host Donna Cappuccitti, breast cancer survivor and single mother of three, the dangers of self-prescribing. Dr. Gustin gives excellent concrete advice on how to go about finding the right natural remedy for what ails you.

Self Care

How do you feel?  Are you running on empty.  Are you burnt out? Here, hosts Donna and Doctor Darlene Gustin discuss the signs of adrenal fatigue, and effective ways to take care of yourself.  With the holidays upon us, it is the perfect time to spend time on ourselves to keep healthy and happy and able to take on all the stresses in our lives. 

There's No Such Thing As A Multivitamin

Chances are you’ve found yourself in front of a store shelf full of supplements, and you've purchased a multivitamin, fish oil or a probiotic.

How do you know you bought the right one? Are you absorbing it? Can you feel it working?

The only supplement anyone should take is to correct a personal nutrient deficiency. This podcast reviews the approach of naturopathic Dr. Darlene Gustin in helping patients determine the optimum selection of effective supplements. 

The Secret Cause of Un-Wellness Might Be in Your Neck

Thyroid dysfunction is a growing cause of un-wellness globally and often goes undetected in traditional bloodwork.  Thyroid hormones affect your whole body, meaning that the symptoms could be anywhere or everywhere.  Common symptoms include fatigue, infertility, hair loss and inability to lose weight.  

This episode discusses some nutritional and lifestyle factors that could be the root cause of you not feeling your best.  

Dr. Darlene Gustin has been an International Health Educator on natural support for thyroid conditions and can be reached at The Bronte Natural Health Clinic.  bnhc@rogers.com

There's Nothing To Eat!

In this episode Doctor of Natural Medicine, Darlene Gustin shares her knowledge with Donna Cappuccitti about the importance of protein in our diet.  Do you ever wonder about how much protein you need in a day?  Doc Dar answers that question and gives you a formula you can follow to get the required amount.

 

After listening you will have a great idea of how you can approach nutrition and come up with a daily plan to optimize your health.

Essential Oils to help with COVID-19

Essential oils have been around for a very long time, but have only become mainstream in the last few years.  In this episode of WOW Talk - Women of Wellness, Dr. Darlene Gustin along with Donna Cappuccitti, explore the incredible health benefits of essential oils and how they can truly be "essential" now, during this time of a global pandemic.

You will learn very quick and inexpensive ways to disinfect your home and keep yourself safe with tips and information about essential oils.  Dr. Gustin explains how to mix and apply them and which ones are most popular and effective for your health. If you check out her instagram docdar_, you can find the exact recipe that Dr. Gustin talks about in this episode.

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Donna & DocDar 

WOW Talk Two - Natural Supplements for Your Health, Especially During COVID-19

In this second episode, Dr. Darlene Gustin of Bronte Natural Health Clinic in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, answers Donna Capppuccitti's questions on what is best to take for one's health in general and especially while we are in the midst of the global pandemic of COVID-19 Coronavirus.  Some of the supplements mentioned in the first episode are explained in further detail, such as Vitamin C & D, zinc, fish oil and probiotics.

Dr. Gustin  offers several suggestions regarding nutrition and preventative practices in order for each one of us to stay healthy and help keep away any viruses.

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Donna & Darlene